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Ex-Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle believes Lando Norris must be “mortally wounded” by McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri securing a victory
McLaren started the year struggling to score points with an underdeveloped car. However, a significant upgrade package in July propelled them into a competitive position. Norris had his most productive season, securing seven podium finishes and a career-best of 205 points. Despite being unable to secure a win, Norris finished as a runner-up to Verstappen six times. Piastri, on the other hand, achieved his first F1 win during the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint race. Brundle believes that while McLaren is on the “right track,” Norris may have been affected by Piastri’s breakthrough victory. Nonetheless, Brundle acknowledges that Norris has had the upper hand in the intra-team rivalry and that Piastri’s arrival has elevated Norris’ performance. Schiff shares the belief that Norris is a “special” talent, and with McLaren’s rate of progress, his win drought may soon come to an end.
